The Slow Food Movement
The Slow Food Movement is flourishing in the US, Europe and around the world. It’s actually just how we used to eat, before processed and fast food became the norms. Here’s an excerpt on their philosophy …
We believe that everyone has a fundamental right to pleasure and consequently the responsibility to protect the heritage of food, tradition and culture that make this pleasure possible. Our movement is founded upon this concept of eco-gastronomy – a recognition of the strong connections between plate and planet.
Slow Food is good, clean and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work.
I have to admit, I was expecting it to be a bit more militant that that. I was expecting demands for the end of Big Agra and the like. While I’m sure lots of members of the Slow Food movement would like to see that. (so would I) It really is just about enjoying well prepared food. It really is just what True Food movement is all about.
Easy to embrace isn’t it?
Here’s some links to Slow Food Movements in your area. Give ‘em a try.
Are you part of the Slow Food Movement? Would you like to be? Share your thoughts here. :-)
Lisa
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